Using T9 Mode - Samsung SGH-T456 User Manual

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To access the Symbol
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You can also access any of the input modes by pressing <Options> and
selecting Input Mode. Highlight the desired input method and case, then
press <Select> or [

Using T9 Mode

T9 is a predictive text input mode based on a built-in dictionary that allows
you to key in characters using single keystrokes. Your phone selects the
most likely word based on your keystroke combinations.
To enter a word in T9 mode:
1. Start entering a word by pressing the keys corresponding to the letters
in the word. Press each key only once for each letter.
Example: To enter "HELLO", press
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As you type, the characters on the screen change as the built-in
dictionary matches your keystrokes to commonly used words. Enter all
letters in the word without editing or deleting the keystrokes.
2. If the word displayed is not correct, press [
choice. Continue until the correct word displays or no choices remain,
at which time you can add the word to the phone's dictionary (see
below).
3. Press [
To add a new word to the T9 dictionary:
1. When you press [
soft key changes to Spell. Press <Spell> and enter the word you want.
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To shift case, use [
Case, Lower Case and Numeric modes.
Entering Text
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] to insert a space then start entering the next word.
] on the last alternative word available, the left
] to toggle between Initial Capital, Upper
mode, press and hold [
and .
] to display an alternative
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